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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 45 MIN

Derek Sobek | Relationships, Receiving, and Equal Power

from Uncensored Self with Ryann Gillen · host Ryann Gillen

Welcome back to The Uncensored Self Podcast.Today’s episode is a real, honest, behind-the-scenes conversation with my partner, Derek Sobek. We talk about what makes our relationship work, what surprised him about me early on, and how trust, receiving, and intention have changed everything for both of us.In this episode, we cover:What most people would never guess about our relationship and our level of connectionThe shift from protection mode to real trust and partnershipWhy receiving was hard for me and what it actually looked like in real lifeThe small relationship habits that matter more than big gesturesEqual power, but different, and what men actually want from ambitious womenThis episode isn’t just about relationships—it’s about identity. Who you are when you stop performing, stop protecting, and start letting yourself be supported.Watch now and learn how to:Spot the patterns that keep you guarded, transactional, and exhaustedBuild a relationship that feels collaborative instead of combativePractice receiving without shame, keeping score, or trying to “earn” loveIf this episode resonates with you, hit the like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with a friend who needs it.Everything you need to know about how to work together and to book a complimentary Self Discovery call:https://linktr.ee/ryanngillenConnect with me here:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanngillenofficialInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanngillen⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ryann.dowdy/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RyannGillenofficial⁠

Welcome back to The Uncensored Self Podcast.Today’s episode is a real, honest, behind-the-scenes conversation with my partner, Derek Sobek. We talk about what makes our relationship work, what surprised him about me early on, and how trust, receiving, and intention have changed everything for both of us.In this episode, we cover:What most people would never guess about our relationship and our level of connectionThe shift from protection mode to real trust and partnershipWhy receiving was hard for me and what it actually looked like in real lifeThe small relationship habits that matter more than big gesturesEqual power, but different, and what men actually want from ambitious womenThis episode isn’t just about relationships—it’s about identity. Who you are when you stop performing, stop protecting, and start letting yourself be supported.Watch now and learn how to:Spot the patterns that keep you guarded, transactional, and exhaustedBuild a relationship that feels collaborative instead of combativePractice receiving without shame, keeping score, or trying to “earn” loveIf this episode resonates with you, hit the like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with a friend who needs it.Everything you need to know about how to work together and to book a complimentary Self Discovery call:https://linktr.ee/ryanngillenConnect with me here:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanngillenofficialInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanngillen⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ryann.dowdy/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RyannGillenofficial⁠

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